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How do I know if my Satsuma is real?

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How do I know if my Satsuma is real?
Satsuma porcelain or pottery includes a maker’s mark with the name of the person who made the item. Japanese numbers may also indicate that a Satsuma piece was part of a collection. Genuine Satsuma pieces will not have a “Made in Japan” label and should only include Japanese characters. When in doubt, work with a certified appraiser to determine the authenticity of your Satsuma piece. Find a variety of expertly vetted Satsuma porcelain and pottery collectibles on 1stDibs.
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Antique Japanese Meiji Period (1868-1912) Satsuma Vase by Kinkozan
By Kinkozan
Located in Newark, England
Signed Kinkozan 金光山 From our Japanese collection, we are delighted to offer this Japanese Satsuma Vase by Kinkozan. The vase is potted in globular form with a tightly pinched neck and rolled top rim beautifully decorated with four highly detailed individual panelled scenes. The first a Geisha baring a gilt basket with her child playing with a fan infant of a gilt fence encompassing blossoming foliage and bamboo plants. The second scene depicts two birds, a Red Headed Japanese Wood Pigeon and a white dove in the foreground with a similar gilt fence with blossoming kiku flowers (chrysanthemums). The third scene is painted as a bustling village community with multiple figures going about their daily jobs, a central Palanquins can be seen with two figures carrying a seating figure. To the background a mountainous river landscape can viewed bordering the top left corner. The final scene appears similar to the opposing one with birds swooping high above a polychrome Japanese...
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

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Ceramic, Earthenware, Pottery

Japanese Meiji Period (1868-1912) Satsuma Vase by Kinkozan
By Kinkozan
Located in Newark, England
JAPANESE SATSUMA PROCESSIONAL VASE From our Japanese collection, we are delighted to introduce to the market this Japanese Satsuma Vase by Kinkozan. The vase with a compressed body ...
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

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Ceramic, Earthenware, Pottery

Japanese Antique Meiji Period Satsuma Vase by Kinkozan
By Kinkozan
Located in Newark, England
GLOBULAR FORM MINIATURE VASE From our Japanese collection, we are delighted to offer this Japanese Satsuma Vase by Kinkozan. The Satsuma Vase made from earthenware pottery is potted...
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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Ceramics

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Ceramic, Earthenware, Pottery

Japanese Satsuma Ceramic Dish with Fine Decoration by Kinkozan
By Kinkozan
Located in Atlanta, GA
A satsuma ceramic dish made by Kinkozan studio circa 1980-1900s in the late Meiji Period. The dish with a thick robust wall is supported by a large ring base and features finely deta...
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

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Ceramic

Large Exceptional Japanese Ceramic Moriage Moon Flask Vase Meiji Kinkozan
By Kinkozan
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large and rare Japanese ceramic vase of exceptional quality from late Meiji period circa 1900-10s by Kinkozan (1645-1927). One of the largest studio manufacturers of the export cer...
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

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Ceramic

Fine Japanese Ceramic Satsuma Vase by Kinkozan
By Kinkozan
Located in Atlanta, GA
A miniature Japanese ceramic vase from the end of Meiji period circa 1880s- 1910s by Kinkozan (1645-1927). One of the largest studio manufacturers of the export ceramics at the time ...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

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Ceramic

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